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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.64, 300.26 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.64, 300.26 and 140.04 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.64 : 300.26 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.64/300.26 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.64x = 300.26 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.64x = 42,048.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,048.41/217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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